The report quoted US officials as saying that Trump had privately discussed holding face-to-face talks with Kim Jong un during his next trip to Asia, possibly in November 2026. The report also stated that preparations have not yet been officially launched.

On August 16, 2026, Trump posted on social media that he was dissatisfied with the United States' agreement to participate in joint military exercises with South Korea a long time ago, considering his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong un. He stated that he had requested the US Department of Defense to significantly reduce the scale of the US South Korea joint military exercises. On August 17th, Trump told the media at the White House that Kim Jong un had responded to his request for dialogue, but he did not disclose the content of his response.Editor/Min Jing